Mahasiddha Naropa

Naropa is represented in both painting and sculpture. He is included in the many different sets of the Eighty-four Great Mahasiddhas. He is not found in any of the commonly known sets of the Eight Great Siddhas and likewise his teacher Tilopa. He is commonly included in different lineage depictions for tantric cycles of practice and the Mahamudra lineage of various Kagyu schools. Generally, Naropa can only be identified by a written inscription, context within a painting, or in one of two recognizable iconographic forms, such as holding or wearing human skin.
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[@Heruka2105]

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[@Ordo1980]

1:50 What is that ball/egg shaped thing behind the right figure? I've seen this object on many other depictions as well.

[@jeffwatt5114]

It is described as a traveling bag holding books or precious objects of the siddha. Atisha is commonly depicted with a bag at his side.

[@Ordo1980]

​@@jeffwatt5114 Today I've found a good example. On HAR 173 Ravigupta on the right has an open bag with vajra, ghanta and damaru inside.

[@jeffwatt5114]

@@Ordo1980 Yes, an excellent example.